Apprenticeship summary

Weekly wage

£140.00

Wages explained

The current National Minimum Wage for an apprentice is £3.50 an hour. This rate applies to apprentices under 19 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year.
Apprentices must be paid at least the minimum wage rate for their age if they are aged 19 or over and have completed their first year.
The minimum wage rates are £5.60 an hour for 18-20 year olds and £7.05 for anyone aged 21 and over.
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that’s part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

Working week

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (40 hours per week)

Total hours per week: 40.00

Apprenticeship duration

2 years

Possible start date

06 Oct 2017

Date posted

22 Aug 2017

Apprenticeship level

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

Reference number

VAC001300402

Positions

1 available

The successful candidate will learn to prepare rough sawn timber and sheet materials in our well equipped workshop and to transform them into high quality furniture. You would also learn to use many hand and power tools and with your developing experience and skills, be a part of the entire production process from planning through to fitting the finished furniture.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

Applicant must be practical and keen to learn many new skills.

Personal qualities

Good motivation is essential.

Qualifications required

GCSEs (or equivalent) grades A*-D in English and Maths.

Future prospects

We are looking for a candidate to work for the business long term
and would want to offer a permanent position upon completion of
the course.